Eagles might now have to contend with Browns blocking path to Mariota.

Add another potential obstacle to the list of many that already are standing in the way of the Eagles ever being able to trade up and draft University of Oregon star quarterback and Chip Kelly protege Marcus Mariota.

As reported by NFL.com's Marc Sessler today, not only does Browns general manager Ray Farmer now show a liking for Mariota, as reported in a Tweet by fellow NFL.com staffer Albert Breer, but the Browns have added Kevin O'Connell to their staff as quarterbacks coach.

O'Connell is the recently retired journeyman backup who worked with Johnny Manziel prior to the Browns drafting him last year. Now O'Connell is doing the same with Mariota, who began with the tutoring sessions well before the Browns hired O'Connell.

Cleveland, whioch owns the 12th and 19th picks of this years NFL Draft, also is positioned much better than the Eagles at No. 20 to make a move to get him.